19/10/2026
👻🐾 Here’s your friendly reminder to keep your pets safe this spooky season!
With so many chocolates and sweets around, it’s important to keep all human treats well out of reach. Many of these can be toxic to pets—especially chocolate, which contains caffeine and theobromine. These substances are quickly absorbed and can affect your pet’s brain, heart, and muscles.
Signs of chocolate toxicity may include:
🍫 Vomiting or diarrhoea
💧 Increased thirst or urination
😰 Restlessness, panting, or a racing heart
⚠️ In severe cases: tremors, seizures, or heart rhythm issues
Symptoms can take several hours to appear and may last for days, so early action is key.
What should you do if your pet eats chocolate or sweets?
Call us on 9729 4466 or the Animal Poisons Helpline (1300 869 738) to check if a toxic amount has been consumed
If needed, prompt veterinary care is essential—the sooner treatment begins, the better the outcome
If your pet is feeling left out of the howlidays, treat them to some yummy yoghurt buds—available at our clinic! 🎃🐶
